I instantly wanted to contribute something, but didn't have any ideas, so I mostly gave it up. Then Ryan decided to push back the deadline a week, and I was like, "All right -- it's on."

So I came up with a pitch -- a mix of FATE and DRYH -- and hit Send about two minutes before the deadline. I didn't know if it'd make it in, but you gotta try, right? (Answer: Yes, you do.) Fortunately, it amused Ryan so much that he extended an invitation to be included! Yay, me.

Phase I: Background

Mike Olson is a freelance RPG writer, designer, and editor. His credits include -- in chronological order! -- Legends of Anglerre (Cubicle 7), The Kerberos Club (Fate Edition) (Arc Dream), Fate Core System (Evil Hat), Fate Accelerated Edition (Evil Hat), and Atomic Robo: The Roleplaying Game (Evil Hat). When he's not doing that, he's a full-time dad and husband, although his wife gives him more vacation days than his two boys do.

Looking for Guy Bowring's sweet Fate take on Greyhawk, the classic AD&D setting? He has his own blog now! Check out spiritofgreyhawk.blogspot.com.